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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.23, 797.77 and 203.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.23, 797.77 and 203.01 is: 304.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.23 : 797.77 = 203.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.23/797.77 = 203.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.23x = 797.77 × 203.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.23x = 161,955.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,955.29/532.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.30

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